Public Health Madison & Dane County

Report an Indoor Air Quality Problem

Contact the agency that would best be able to address your concern based on the type of building.

Public (Government) Building

If you have a concern about a public (government) building, contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Phone: (608) 266-2112
Toll-free number: (877) 617-1565
Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov

Private Non-Residential (Business) Building

If you have a concern about a private non-residential building, call the Indoor Air Quality Program at the State Division of Public Health.

Phone: (608) 266-1120
Email: dhswebmaildph@wisconsin.gov

Residential Building

If you have a concern about a residential building, call our staff at Public Health Madison & Dane County or fill out our online form.

Phone: (608) 242-6515​

When reporting, be prepared to talk about the following:

• Symptoms, e.g., nausea, eye irritation, burning or stinging eyes, respiratory problems, nasal congestion or running nose, dizziness, headache, and others.
• In which room or rooms do these symptoms usually occur?
• Do you feel better after leaving the suspected area?
• At what time of day do these symptoms usually occur?
• Are there any new events or changes in the environment that began within a month of the start of your symptoms, e.g., new carpeting, new construction, addition of gas heating, cooking or clothes dryer?

More Information

To see a list of indoor air consultants that work in your county, see Indoor Air Quality Consultants List, WI Department of Health Services.